2021 KIA SPORTAGE start stop button

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Features of your vehicle
Immobilizer IndicatorLight (Without Smart Key)(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly
while the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Immobilizer Indicator
Light (With Smart Key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly
while the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
• When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
• When the vehicle can not detect
the smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
• When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in chapter 5).
• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Features of your vehicle
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ECO Indicator Light(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates :
• When the Active ECO system is activated by pressing the DRIVE
mode button.
• The ECO indicator (green) will illu- minate to show that the Active
ECO is operating.
❈ For more details, refer to “Drive
Mode Integrated Control System"
in chapter 5.
SPORT Mode Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode.
❈ For more details, refer to “Drive
Mode Integrated Control System”
in chapter 5.
Downhill Brake Control
(DBC) Indicator Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
• When you activate the DBC sys- tem by pressing the DBC button.
This warning light blinks:
• When the DBC is operating.
This warning light illuminates yellow:
• When there is a malfunction with the DBC system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
❈ For more details, refer to “Downhill
Brake Control (DBC) System” in
chapter 5.

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Features of your vehicle
Rear View Monitor will activate with
the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON and
the shift lever in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion.
The rear view monitor may be turned
off by pressing the ON/OFF button
when the rear view monitor is activat-
ed.To turn the camera on again, press
the ON/OFF button again when the
ignition switch is on and the shift
lever is in R (Reverse). Also, the
camera will turn on automatically
whenever the ignition switch is
turned off and on again.
• This system is a supplementary
function only. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the
inside/outside rearview mirrors and
the area behind the vehicle before
and while backing up because
there is a dead zone that can't be
seen by the camera.
• Always keep the camera lens clean. If lens is covered with for-
eign matter, the camera may not
operate normally.
❈If your vehicle is equipped with an
Infotainment System, rearview dis-
play will show through the
Infotainment System, monitor
while backing-up. Refer to a sepa-
rately supplied manual for detailed
information.
REAR VIEW MONITOR (RVM)
OQL048403L
OQL048404N
WARNING - Backing up &
using camera
Never rely solely on the rear view
camera when backing. You must
always use methods of viewing
the area behind you including
looking over both shoulders as
well as continuously checking all
three rear view mirrors. Due to
the difficulty of ensuring that the
area behind you remains clear,
always back slowly and stop
immediately if you even suspect .
This system is a supplemental
system that shows behind the
vehicle through the rearview dis-
play mirror while backing up. If
the vehicle is equipped with a
navigation system, then the sys-
tem will display on the screen.

Features of your vehicle
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Parking Distance Warning assists
the driver during movement of the
vehicle by chiming if any object is
sensed within the distance of 39 in.
(100 cm) in front and 47 in. (120 cm)
behind the vehicle.This system is a supplemental sys-
tem and it is not intended to nor does
it replace the need for extreme care
and attention of the driver.
The sensing range and objects
detectable by the sensors (➀) are
limited. Whenever moving pay as
much attention to what is in front and
behind of you as you would in a vehi-
cle without Parking Distance
Warning system.
Operation of the Parking
Distance Warning
Operating condition
• This system activates when the
Parking Safety button is pressed
with the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON.
• The indicator of the Parking Safety button turns on automatically and
activates Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning when you shift
the gear to the R (Reverse) posi-
tion. It will turn off automatically
when you drive above 18.6 mph
(30 km/h).
FORWARD/REVERSE PARKING DISTANCE WARNING (PDW) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Parking Distance Warning sys-
tem is a supplementary func-
tion only.
The operation of Parking
Distance Warning system can
be affected by several factors
(including environmental condi-
tions).
It is the responsibility of the
driver to always check the front
and rear views before and while
parking.
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OQL048085
■Rear
■Front
OQL045402

Features of your vehicle
1804
• Plug in battery equipped electronicdevices with reverse current protec-
tion. The current from the battery
may flow into the vehicle’s electri
cal/electronic system and cause
system malfunction.
✽NOTICE
Do not use aftermarket chargers to
charge devices. Only use device cer-
tified cables to charge.
USB charger (if equipped)
The USB charger is designed to
recharge batteries of small size elec-
trical devices using a USB cable. The
electrical devices can be recharged
when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in ACC/ON/START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the
USB port after use. • Some devices are not supported
for fast charging but will be
charged with normal speed.
• Use the USB charger when the engine is running to prevent bat-
tery discharge.
• Only devices that fit the USB port can be used.
• The USB charger can be used only for battery charging purposes.
• Battery chargers cannot be charged.
WARNING - Electric shock
Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pen, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may receive an
electric shock.
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Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Illuminated ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . 5-11
• ENGINE START/STOP button position . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Starting the engine with a smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
• Automatic transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
All Wheel Drive(AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
• Tight corner brake effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection . . . 5-25
• For safe all wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
• Reducing the risk of a rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
• Parking brake – Foot type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
• AUTO HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41• Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
• Downhill Brake Control (DBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
• Good braking practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
• Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
• Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-57
• DRIVE mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Front view camera only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-61
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
• FCA front view camera sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)(Sensor fusion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-76
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Detecting sensors (front view camera/front radar) . 5-79
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ENGINE START/STOP button
will illuminate for your convenience.
The light will go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed.
When all entrances are closed, if you
lock the vehicle by using the trans-
mitter or the smart key, the light will
go off immediately.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position.In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for more than 2
seconds or 3 times successively
within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still
moving, you can restart the engine
without depressing the brake pedal
by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
OQL055003
Not illuminated

Driving your vehicle
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ACC (Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC position for more than
1 hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
ON
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the ENGINE
START/ STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position. For your safety,
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without depress-
ing the brake pedal for automatic
transmission vehicles, the engine will
not start and the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes as fol-
low:
OFF ➔ACC ➔ON ➔OFF or ACC
AmberSuper redNot illuminated